Employability Support
Employability Support Programme
When: From May to December every Wednesday from 10:00AM to 5:30PM at Centrala.
The programme is designed to support Ukrainian participants to move closer to employment, training, or more stable work.
As part of the programme, participants will receive personalised 1–2–1 support from our Ukrainian-speaking advisor who provides tailored guidance in a supportive and culturally sensitive environment.
At Centrala, we recognise that finding work in a new country can be challenging. Language barriers, unfamiliar systems, and lack of local experience can make the process overwhelming. This programme is designed to break down those barriers and support individuals every step of the way.
What Support Will You Receive?
1–2–1 Support Covering:
Participants can attend one-to-one sessions every Wednesday between 10:00AM and 5:30PM at Centrala, with regular support available throughout the programme, depending on individual needs. During these sessions, you will work with our Ukrainian-speaking advisor to receive tailored guidance and practical support.
- Personalised Guidance and Action Planning
You will create a personalised action plan based on your goals, skills, and experience, with clear steps towards employment or training. - CV and Job Application Support
Support to create or improve your CV, write strong supporting statements, and apply for real job opportunities during the programme. - Understanding the UK Job Market
Guidance on how the UK job market works, including how to search for jobs using online platforms and local services, understand job descriptions, complete applications, and meet employer expectations. - Interview Preparation and Confidence Building
Tailored support to prepare for interviews, practise common questions, and build confidence in presenting your skills and experience. Communication and speaking confidence may also be reinforced through ESOL group sessions. - Career Planning and Goal Setting
Support to explore your interests, strengths, and previous experience, and identify realistic pathways into employment, training, or further development. - Access to Opportunities and Work Placements
We work with employers, training providers, and organisations such as Jobcentre Plus to support progression routes. Centrala also offers work placement opportunities in areas such as administration, marketing, events production, hospitality, and community work.
How to Join
You can sign up for the Employability Support Programme by completing our registration form.
The programme is open to Ukrainian participants aged 18+ who would like support to move towards employment, training, or more stable work.
You do not need to be attending our ESOL classes to join this programme. The support is open to anyone who would benefit from employability guidance.
We welcome participants with different levels of English. However, to take part in 1–2–1 sessions, you should be able to communicate at a basic level. If you have little or no English, we recommend joining our Saturday ESOL beginner classes alongside this programme.
📅 When to Register
The programme runs from May to December, and registration is open on a rolling basis. This means you can join at any point during the programme, subject to availability.
Once you register, a member of the Centrala team will contact you to discuss your needs and arrange your first session.
